'Breathtaking' is the most suitable way to describe this unique Adelaide Hills lifestyle property. Situated only 20 minutes drive from Adelaide 'The Rowans' dates back to the mid 1800's when it was once a stopping post for travellers making their way from Adelaide to Cherryville and the Governor's residence at Marble Hill.
With views stretching in two directions over the Adelaide Plains and Basket Range there are two abodes on this historic 2.7-acre property. The stone house known as 'The Rowans' is the primary homestead featuring three bedrooms and three living areas. The main living room is large and spacious accentuated by the original Baltic Pine vaulted ceiling and rich pine floorboards. A cedar mantelpiece frames the wood fire heater and the thick original walls and ceiling are well insulated to protect from the cooler Adelaide Hills evenings. A 210m2 home, the kitchen has the most beautiful views across the Adelaide Hills and its most recent renovation has been crafted by 'Alby Turner Kitchens' in keeping with the home's original look and feel.
Set at the end of a long, 150 year old Oak and Laurel Tree lined driveway there is room for two cars under the main roof along with housing for an extra vehicle in the powered shed. Oozing with character and old world charm 'The Rowans' has been well maintained by the current owners who after twenty years nurturing the luscious garden surrounds are looking to move interstate.
'The Ruin' is the second abode on the property. Fully self contained, 'The Ruin' has its own driveway and is situated on a very large flat parkland overlooking not only the entire property but also Adelaide at night. Unseen from the main homestead but joined by a 50m garden path, 'The Ruin' has majestic elevated views and simply hugs you with homely warmth. Occupied currently by a family member, 'The Ruin' is an original part of the property and was restored in 2002. Featuring beautiful exposed stonewalls along with a small mezzanine, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, small upstairs verandah, its own septic system and small shedding 'The Ruin' is a quaint and appealing abode that blends perfectly into the property's surrounds. Perfect for a B&B, artist studio or even perhaps the beginnings of a commercial venture for cottage industry entrepreneurs, 'The Ruin' is a unique dwelling making this overall holding a very unique find!
An envious garden with bore fed irrigation; there are tree varieties that only thrive in this small belt of the Adelaide Hills attracting beautiful birds and native animals. The chestnut orchard is well established and the rose arbour is happy and bursting with colour. Along with magnificent Canary Island Palm trees and 100,000 litres of rainwater storage plumbed to each dwelling, 265 Marble Hill Road is a unique holding within very close proximity to Adelaide and will delight anyone looking for the full attributes of an Adelaide Hills Lifestyle property and perhaps even a little bit more.
Bonus Features at 'The Rowans'
Good quality bore
10 station irrigation system (3 currently in use)
Split system air-conditioning in the kitchen
Jarrah floorboards in the kitchen
Underground Cellar
Vine covered entertainment terrace off the sunroom/3rd bedroom
Resident Koalas
Lock up shed with power
Driveway was once the main road to Cherryville.
